The Ghana Police Service has picked up three suspects following a targeted narcotics operation in Accra, carried out after receiving intelligence on a planned drug transaction.
In a statement, police said the arrests relate to suspected possession of narcotic substances and involvement in illegal drug activities within the Accra metropolis.
The operation was triggered on April 10 after intelligence reached the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police about a planned sale in Dzorwulu. Surveillance was subsequently mounted in the area.
A day later, on April 11, officers moved in and arrested two individuals—Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba. Police say they were found with 22 compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, allegedly being prepared for distribution.
Interrogation of the two led investigators to a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe, believed to be a central figure in the operation.
A follow-up exercise was conducted at Caprice, where officers apprehended him during what police described as a planned exchange involving proceeds from the suspected drug deal.
The suspect later led police to his residence at Greda Estates. A search there uncovered a significant amount of cash, reportedly totalling GH¢400,000, along with a money-counting machine.
Police further disclosed that during the arrest, the suspect allegedly attempted to offer an additional GH¢420,000 to officers as a bribe. The money has since been secured as evidence.
All three suspects remain in custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. Police say they will be arraigned before court in due course.
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